Neon Car Shooter Used AI
Neon Car Shooter is a fast-paced, arcade-style browser game where you control a neon-lit car racing through a futuristic battlefield. Dodge and destroy incoming enemies, collect power-ups, and face off against powerful bosses that appear every 20 points. Designed with glowing visuals and smooth controls, this game delivers a nostalgic yet modern shooter experience — all created in just one day using pure JavaScript and HTML5 Canvas.
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Timeline
Date: June 25, 2025
Duration: One day
Test and showcase game development skills using only native web technologies.
Build a playable, visually engaging game within a tight deadline.
Focus on code quality, responsiveness, and user experience.
Add game design elements like power-ups, boss fights, and sound effects to elevate gameplay.
🔧 Core Features
Dynamic Gameplay
Smooth car movement, enemy waves, shooting mechanics, and collision detection.
Power-Ups System
Shield: Grants immunity to one hit.
peed Boost: Temporarily increases movement speed.
Boss Battles
A special enemy spawns every 20 points with higher HP, requiring strategy and precision to defeat.
Sound Effects Integration
Custom sounds for shooting, getting hit, power-up activation, and boss interaction.
Score & High Score Tracking
Real-time score display with persistent high score saved via localStorage.
Polished UI/UX
Mute/Unmute toggle
Restart button
Game Over screen
Neon visual theme with color feedback based on player state (normal, shielded, boosted)
Technical Highlights
Canvas-based rendering loop using requestAnimationFrame()
Object-oriented structure using simple objects and arrays
Event listeners for keyboard inputs (arrow keys, space, R, M)
Clean collision detection logic and boundary control
Optimized game loop performance for smooth rendering
Modular code structure, allowing easy future extension
Tools Used
HTML5 Canvas API
JavaScript (Vanilla ES6)
CSS3 (for UI layout and neon styling)
Audio files (WAV, MP3 for immersive feedback)
Challenges & What I Learned
Balancing fast-paced gameplay with clarity and control
Implementing power-up logic and timed effects cleanly
Designing boss mechanics without cluttering the core loop
Ensuring persistence of data (like high score) across sessions
Creating a compelling game flow with minimal assets
🧪 Final Thoughts
This project reinforced the power of raw web technologies in game development. No engines. No libraries. Just code, creativity, and iteration. It's a great foundation for future expansions like levels, mobile support, or even multiplayer.